PCN 500 Grand Canyon Week 8 Discussion 1

Now that you have studied all the different theories of psychotherapy, what theory do you feel has the strongest approach for the population you may want to work with? Do you think that you will need to learn more than one approach? Why?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Different theories of psychotherapy

Introduction

Psychotherapy is the use of talk therapy to help people with mental health issues. Psychotherapy has been practiced for thousands of years, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that psychologists began to formalize and study different forms. Today there are many different types of psychotherapies available for people in need of professional help for psychological problems. While no single form of psychotherapy works best for everyone, each form has its own strengths and weaknesses that make it useful in specific situations. In this article we’ll explore the four main types: psychoanalysis, client-centered therapy (also known as humanistic), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and group therapy.

Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis is a theory that was developed by Sigmund Freud in the early 20th century. It’s based on the idea that the unconscious mind influences behavior and thought, which can lead to psychological problems.

This approach to therapy is considered to be long-term, but it can also be used for short-term interventions. In fact, some people choose psychoanalysis because they want more information about how their thoughts and feelings work together—and what might change those things if you were more aware of them.

The goal of this type of treatment is usually not to cure mental health issues right away so much as help people improve their ability to cope with them over time (or even better yet: prevent future ones). Because psychoanalysis involves talking through complex subjects like sexuality or trauma memories during sessions over multiple years at least once every week or two months if possible then there may be additional costs involved beyond those associated with standard counseling services like individual sessions per week.”

Client-Centered Therapy

Client-centered therapy was developed by Carl Rogers. It focuses on helping clients understand their feelings and needs, rather than focusing on fixing them and making them feel better. The therapist listens to the client’s thoughts, feelings, and experiences while also encouraging them to explore those things further with him or her.

The therapy process can be focused around one topic at a time or it may include multiple topics in one session depending on how much time you have available for your appointment.

Behaviorism

Behaviorism is an approach to psychology that focuses on observable behavior. It’s a theory of learning that states that all behaviors are learned through conditioning. The principles of classical and operant conditioning are used to describe how learning occurs, which can be applied to almost any type of human activity or situation.

behaviorists believe that mental processes are the same as physical processes; therefore, they have no need for Freudian concepts such as repression or sublimation because they believe these concepts don’t exist in reality (except maybe in psychoanalysis).

Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive therapy is based on the idea that thoughts influence feelings and behaviors. The goal of cognitive therapy is to help people identify and change negative thought patterns, which can lead to depression, anxiety and other mental health issues.

Cognitive therapists believe that your mind has a powerful influence over your emotions—so if you think about something negatively enough times, it will trigger an emotion like sadness or anger. They also believe that we tend to focus too much on negative things in our lives (like past failures), which makes us feel bad about ourselves even though there may not actually be anything wrong with us as individuals.

The way a patient responds to these thoughts determines whether they’ll develop into full-blown psychological problems like depression or anxiety disorders; therefore it’s important for therapists working with patients who have these disorders first try teaching them how their minds work so they know what kind of information leads them into these kinds of downward spirals where self-esteem takes a hit due solely because someone thinks poorly about themselves than anything else

Group Therapy

Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which a group of people meet together to discuss their problems and issues. It can be particularly useful for people who have difficulty talking about their problems with individuals, because it provides an opportunity for others to offer support and encouragement.

Group therapy has been used by psychologists since the early 20th century, but its popularity increased during World War II when many soldiers were stationed far from home or family members. The method was further popularized with the development of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in the 1960s—a type of group therapy that focuses on teaching skills that help you change your thoughts so they match reality better.[1]

Each form of psychotherapy was developed with a specific purpose in mind.

Each form of psychotherapy was developed with a specific purpose in mind.

• Psychoanalysis was developed by Freud and his followers to help people deal with their psychological problems and find ways to improve their lives.

• Client-centered therapy was developed by Carl Rogers as an alternative to psychoanalysis, since it focuses on the client’s needs rather than those of the therapist or doctor. It is based on an emphasis on helping clients realize their goals through therapeutic conversation instead of focusing on fixing their problems directly.

• Behaviorism uses scientific principles such as learning theory and Pavlovian conditioning (learning without reinforcement) in order to understand human behavior; for example, if you want someone else’s attention, try exhibiting behaviors like smiling at them first!

Conclusion

So, which form of psychotherapy is right for you? It depends on your goals and the type of person you are. For example, if you want to improve your relationships with others, then cognitive therapy might be a good fit. If you need help with managing everyday tasks at work or school (like homework), then psychoanalysis might be right for you!